Can Cowards Become Successful Individuals?

“A coward gets scared and quits. A hero gets scared, and goes on. -Anonymous   Individuals who are cowards fear and struggle to face adversity. They hide behind a mask or a shadow to avoid facing the problems. When times are tough, rather than facing the issue head-on, they avoid their problems by tucking it… Continue Reading Can Cowards Become Successful Individuals?

Conforming to Societal Expectations

What does it mean to be a coward? When searching the definition of a coward, one will come across the answer that a coward is a person who lacks the courage to go through unpleasant situations. Although this is true for some, there is more to this concept.  It is hard to judge what exactly… Continue Reading Conforming to Societal Expectations

Through The Eyes Of A Coward

Literature Response To Tim O’Brien’s Short Story, “On The Rainy River” Life brings unexpected incidents that individuals are unprepared to confront. A lack of conviction along with the fear of others’ disapproval leads to conflict and cowardice, which is apparent in the short story, “On The Rainy River” written by Tim O’Brien. Tim O’Brien illustrates… Continue Reading Through The Eyes Of A Coward

Cowardice Submission

The following is an emulation of the short story On The Rainy River by Tim O’Brien where the story is rewritten through the incorporation of a personal standpoint. Imitating the conflict of the pursuit for personal desire and conformity, the interplay of courage, conviction and truth in an individual’s life is discussed.  I have a… Continue Reading Cowardice Submission